Health and Wellness

-May 30, 2025

Obesity among Delhi students 5 times higher in private schools: AIIMS

Obesity among Delhi students 5 times higher in private schools: AIIMS

Noticeably, the prevalence of obesity is higher among boys than girls in both types of schools.

-May 29, 2025

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates three units at LNJP Hospital

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates three units at LNJP Hospital

The CM said that treatment of genetic disorders will now be possible at the hospital as the medical genetics ward has come up

-May 28, 2025

Menstrual Hygiene Day | We must normalise menstruation, not hide it: AIIMS gynaecologist

Menstrual Hygiene Day | We must normalise menstruation, not hide it: AIIMS gynaecologist

On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Dr Neena Malhotra speaks to Patriot about the hidden cost of silence, poor hygiene, and untreated menstrual disorders across age groups

-May 26, 2025

India’s first robot-assisted heart, breast surgery performed in Delhi

India’s first robot-assisted heart, breast surgery performed in Delhi

Rare 11-hour dual surgery successfully treats life-threatening heart and cancer conditions

-May 25, 2025

Aahwahan Foundation launches initiative to combat cervical cancer

Aahwahan Foundation launches initiative to combat cervical cancer

According to the 2021 study by India Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Related Cancers, India records over 1.23 lakh cervical cancer cases and nearly 77,000 related deaths each year.

-May 17, 2025

World Hypertension Day | Lifestyle choices key to preventing high BP: experts

World Hypertension Day | Lifestyle choices key to preventing high BP: experts

While genetics can play a role, experts stress that lifestyle choices—particularly alcohol consumption, diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep—are key determinants in managing blood pressure

-May 17, 2025

Smoking and high BP are closely linked; let’s find out why

Smoking and high BP are closely linked; let’s find out why

On World Hypertension Day, doctors explain the underlying links between smoking and hypertension

-May 12, 2025

International Nurses Day: Celebrating unsung heroes

International Nurses Day: Celebrating unsung heroes

Behind every recovery is a steady, skilled, and often overlooked nurse. As India marks International Nurses Day on May 12, voices from the frontline call for greater recognition and respect